donnajt's "determined this will be my last ever diet!"

[Loopeylou]

Sorry didn't give you the receipe as i've had a really busy weekend but noticed you got the receipe anyway
xx

 

[donnajt]

I have been at work all weekend! Seriously fallen behind with diary but I think I have cracked the new camera! Pics transferring now, unfortunately I was so hungry when I got home from work I scoffed my gorgeous dinner before taking pic oops!

 

[donnajt]

Oooh another yum recipe. It might be worth doing an EE day to have that. I don't think I have had Chorizo so will be interesting to taste. mmmm... I used to do a Mattesons smoked sausage risotto with salsa in it - goodness knows how many syns that was.

Chorizo is gorgeous - can't think how to describe it, it's not fatty like salami but has the nicest flavour and when you cook it it releases an orangey oil which makes everything else double tasty!

Oh that sounds yum - have you got a SW risotto recipe - I've never cooked a risotto but would love to know how to!

 

[donnajt]

Sorry didn't give you the receipe as i've had a really busy weekend but noticed you got the receipe anyway
xx

Not to worry Claire - my own recipe was SW friendly just swapped the 2tbsp olive oil for frylite - it was heavenly!

 

[donnajt]

Jambalaya Pic

Here you go:

 

[donnajt]

Diary Catch-up! HATE FALLING BEHIND

Week 5 Food Diary 14 July - 19 July 2010
Target weight loss this week: -2

Friday 16 July, Day 3, Extra Easy
B: Nat Yog, Banana, Honey (1 Syn)
L: BLT - 3x WW Malted whatever its called (HEB), Mayo (2), Bacon, Lettuce Tomatoes (yum), pot carrot sticks
D: Jambalaya (recipe + pic above) 5 syns, WW yog
HEA : Milk
HEB : WW Bread
SYNS: Honey (1), Jambalaya-Chorizo (5) = 6/10
So jars of pickle onions eaten to date: 8
NEW ADDICTION: Carrot sticks!

 

[donnajt]

Week 5 Food Diary 14 July - 19 July 2010
Target weight loss this week: -2

Saturday 17 July, Day 5, Extra Easy
B: Banana
L: Carrot Sticks, WW Bread, WW small tin baked beans, Parmesan (1syn)
D: Lamb in creamy sauce (recipe + pic to follow) 1 syn
HEA : Milk
HEB : WW Bread
SYNS: Parmesan (1), Mint Jelly (1/2) Cranberry Jelly (1/2) Galazy Minstrel type things over-estimating (9) = 10/10
So jars of pickle onions eaten to date: 8

 

[donnajt]

Lamb in creamy sauce

Serves 4, 1/2 syn per portion
600g lamb cut into thin strips
frylite
1 onion, finely chopped
200ml lamb stock
2tbsp mint jelly (2 syns)
2 tbsp redcurrant or cranberry jelly (2 syns)
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4tbsp very low fat nat yogurt

Heat frylite, brown off lamb, remove from pan
Add onion to pan, cook for 3 mins, return lamb to pan
Add stock, jellies, vinegar and yogurt
Bring to boil then cook on low heat to tenderize
Serve with new pots and veg

PS I am not a lamb lover and detest new potatoes, I had roasted veg (sweet potato, tomatoes, red onion, yellow pepper, courgette, aubergine)

 

[donnajt]

Week 5 Food Diary 14 July - 19 July 2010
Target weight loss this week: -2

Sunday 18 July, Day 6, Extra Easy
B: Banana, WW Yog
L: Pot carrot sticks, leftover roasted veg, diet pepsi
D: Noodles with chicken stirfry
HEA : Milk
HEB : Alpen lights
SYNS: 0
So jars of pickle onions eaten to date: 8

 

[donnajt]

Chicken Noodles
Made this up as I went along - thankfully it was lovely!
Marinade: Soy sauce (healthy splash), ginger finely chopped, garlic finely chopped, chilli powder, lemon juice, water, mixed and left to mingle!

Cooked 4x small chicken breasts in frylite over medium heat, sliced when cooked

Cooked two red onions, one yellow pepper til soft, added mushrooms, 2 finely chopped green chillies, cooked for a couple of mins then added chicken, followed by marinade, turned heat down to low (add water if marinade is drying up)

Cooked noodles, drained - a little excess water from noodles is good, returned to saucepan and chicken mixture poured on top, mixed well and served

 

[donnajt]

I need help with lunch - I am working 9-2 this week, looking for inspiration - any packed lunch ideas? preferably not sandwiches

 

[craftylucyloo]

The mash pizza is really good. I use Tesco Value instant mash as the Smash one is now syns but tesco one is free and is lovely. I sprinkle some basil in it and pour hot water on it till it mixes to a dough. Line a tray with baking paper and spray with fry light. Flatten the dough down till its really thin. Spray fry light on top and cook in a really hot oven for 15-20 mins till you can tap the top. Turn over and cook for another 5-10 mins then put on your sauce and toppings and cheese. I use full fat 28g or if on a green day use HEAx2 56g. Full fat cheese seems to melt better. Pop in oven for a further 5-10 mins. Really nice. You won't believe it. In fact I might make one for lunch today

 

[craftylucyloo]

Packed lunch? Make Chicken cake the night before and have it cold with salad. mmmmmm..

 

[emma-louise]

tuna salad, pasta salad, cous cous with roasted veggies, quiche? xx

 

[sarah83]

Hiya Donna, Your jambalaya sounds lush! Might have to try that post fishy week with my food festival chorizo! I always take packed lunches to work - at the mo sticking to meat salads, cold pasta salad, mini ham quiches, SF roasted veg quiche...
In the winter I usually take leftovers from the night before, or a cooked jacket with beans to microwave for lunch but really gone off big lunches at the mo...

 

[Millie09]

The mash pizza is really good. I use Tesco Value instant mash as the Smash one is now syns but tesco one is free and is lovely. I sprinkle some basil in it and pour hot water on it till it mixes to a dough. Line a tray with baking paper and spray with fry light. Flatten the dough down till its really thin. Spray fry light on top and cook in a really hot oven for 15-20 mins till you can tap the top. Turn over and cook for another 5-10 mins then put on your sauce and toppings and cheese. I use full fat 28g or if on a green day use HEAx2 56g. Full fat cheese seems to melt better. Pop in oven for a further 5-10 mins. Really nice. You won't believe it. In fact I might make one for lunch today

Mmmm sounds nice.

 

[donnajt]

The mash pizza is really good. I use Tesco Value instant mash as the Smash one is now syns but tesco one is free and is lovely. I sprinkle some basil in it and pour hot water on it till it mixes to a dough. Line a tray with baking paper and spray with fry light. Flatten the dough down till its really thin. Spray fry light on top and cook in a really hot oven for 15-20 mins till you can tap the top. Turn over and cook for another 5-10 mins then put on your sauce and toppings and cheese. I use full fat 28g or if on a green day use HEAx2 56g. Full fat cheese seems to melt better. Pop in oven for a further 5-10 mins. Really nice. You won't believe it. In fact I might make one for lunch today

Thank you Hazel - ignore my request in your food diary you beat me to it! Hubby will love this, as he has been naughty again this weekend, I shall wait until WI tomorrow and decide if he deseves a SW pizza or not lol!

 

[donnajt]

Thanks for all your lunch suggestions, I am so busy (loads of problems at work) at work that I have barely eaten the last few days, today I managed to eat a pot of carrot sticks and at 2pm a mugshot.

Am dreading WI tomorrow (everybody has started to notice I am losing weight now but I can't see any difference in my mirror reflection).

 

[donnajt]

ON A POSITIVE NOTE: I put on a pair of size 18 trousers today and instead of my stomach hanging over the top they slipped over my belly and stayed there all day! So comfy!

SO LONG MUFFIN TOP!!!

 

[loungelizard]

Well done You've inspired me to do jambalaya although I've bought too much chorizo. Does the dish freeze OK do you know as wondering about doing double.